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Avatar for AKDK Services, LLC
AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

AKDK Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Power washing
floor treatment!
Waxing
Shiny waxed floor
Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.5(
39
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We proudly provide the highest quality of service and craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality.

Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Golden Willow Landscaping is a family-oriented business with a passion to better serve our customers and provide them with quality work, to get the best value in their landscaping needs. We believe that your home is one of your biggest investments and should look its best when it comes to landscaping for years to come. We strive to provide our customers with quality through best practices, materials, and craftsmanship. \nOur custom-design brickwork, quality maintenance services, particularly our detailed attention to customers needs helps us create unique spaces that fit our client needs and budgets.

Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dupage Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated Carpenters contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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TITON SERVICES OF ELGIN LLC
5.0(
14
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend recommended Titan to me for a small excavating job I needed done at my commercial property. I worked with Brian on the project and everything went flawlessly. They showed up on time and did a great job. I was very impressed with the clean up after they finished. Since then, I signed a snow plowing contract to plow all of my properties."
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning
Soil Conditioning

+5

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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BK Enhancements
5.0(
4
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. \n \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You
What We Can Do For You

+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Avatar for Daybreaker, Inc.
Daybreaker, Inc.
4.2(
18
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! \n

Before 1
Before 2
Sidewalk 1
Sidewalk 2
Rear sidewalk/patio

+54

Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Last step junk removal
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name Is isaak, I own last step junk removal we operate in Elgin il, and we specialize in junk removal in residential and commercial buildings, like, furniture BAG OF JUNK, TVS, etc \nFree estimates via message or email\nWe would love the opportunity to work with you,

Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
House clean outs
House clean outs

+4

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Vazquez Landscaping & Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
1
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Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Vazquez Landscaping & Tree Services Inc is your number one tree care expert in Elgin! Our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

Response time6 hrs
Novell Landscape Service, Inc.
3.2(
12
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Novell Landscape Service was founded with one goal in mind- to provide a full range of superior landscaping services, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, at affordable rates. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home is just as important as the interior! Let our team of professionals consult with you to determine your exact needs.

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

The average cost of excavation is approximately $3,200, with typical projects ranging from $500 to $15,000. Depending on the contractor, you may be charged between $50 and $200 per cubic yard or an hourly rate of $40 to $180 for an excavation specialist. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the project size, the amount of soil to be removed, and the soil's condition. Hard soil, tree roots, or excessive rocks and clay can increase the price, potentially adding $200 to $1,200 to the final bill. Other factors that can drive up costs include the presence of nearby structures that complicate the work or tight spaces that require manual excavation instead of heavy machinery.

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

A perc test can take anywhere from one to eight hours to complete. The total time depends on factors like the amount of excavation required, the depth and width of the holes, and whether multiple test holes are needed. For a single hole, the process of filling it with water and monitoring the drainage rate usually takes less than an hour. Professionals can often complete the entire test in a single day. While it's possible to get results the same day, some companies may take a few days to provide the official report.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

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